NSAID Side effects . Nsaid's are relatively safe when used short term & when there are no underlying contraindications. Side effects may be encountered in short term use, but tend to be more worrisome in the long-term. Gi toxicity, fluid-retention, hypertension, heart, kidney & liver damage, etc. Have all been linked to prolonged nsaid's. Rebound headaches can be seen after a week or 2. Treat the cause, not symptoms.
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Not dose related. Ulceration in stomach caused by Ibuprofen is not related to the dose and not every one who takes it gets ulcer
but higher doses and if taken over long period can increase the risk of somach abrasions, ulceration and bleeding.
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No. You should not exceed more than 800 mg of Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours ever. However the dental profession and medical profession still dont know what causes these and why some people dont ever have one. Treat with a rinse from your doctor including viscous xylocaine (lidocaine) and it will numb while you eat. It will take 7-14 days to go away. Good luck.
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Yes. Any NSAID can so we will use gastroprotection i some cases in those whom we feel are at risk including older people, previous ulcer disease, smokers, steroids to name some increase for risks.
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Yes. One of the side effects of NSAIDS--which advil (ibuprofen) is of that class, is GI bleeding secondary to ulcers.
15 advil (ibuprofen) per day is 3000 mg of IB--which is a LARGE AMT
why are you taking that much???
Please make an apt with your DR to address the possible ulcer and just as importantly--to address the problem which you are taking the advil (ibuprofen) for.
Good luck, stay healthy.
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NSAID Side effects . Nsaid's are relatively safe when used short term & when there are no underlying contraindications. Side effects may be encountered in short term use, but tend to be more worrisome in the long-term. Gi toxicity, fluid-retention, hypertension, heart, kidney & liver damage, etc. Have all been linked to prolonged nsaid's. Rebound headaches can be seen after a week or 2. Treat the cause, not symptoms.
Read more...

Not dose related. Ulceration in stomach caused by Ibuprofen is not related to the dose and not every one who takes it gets ulcer
but higher doses and if taken over long period can increase the risk of somach abrasions, ulceration and bleeding.
Read more...

No. You should not exceed more than 800 mg of Ibuprofen every 6-8 hours ever. However the dental profession and medical profession still dont know what causes these and why some people dont ever have one. Treat with a rinse from your doctor including viscous xylocaine (lidocaine) and it will numb while you eat. It will take 7-14 days to go away. Good luck.
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Yes. Any NSAID can so we will use gastroprotection i some cases in those whom we feel are at risk including older people, previous ulcer disease, smokers, steroids to name some increase for risks.
Read more...

Yes. One of the side effects of NSAIDS--which advil (ibuprofen) is of that class, is GI bleeding secondary to ulcers.
15 advil (ibuprofen) per day is 3000 mg of IB--which is a LARGE AMT
why are you taking that much???
Please make an apt with your DR to address the possible ulcer and just as importantly--to address the problem which you are taking the advil (ibuprofen) for.
Good luck, stay healthy.
Read more...